About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The role is supporting the Finance Director for Compliance and Control (MISA Region) who is responsible for ensuring that Kerry is conducting its business in full compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to the food industry, as well as professional standards, accepted business practices, and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of financial forecasts for the statutory entity
Review of monthly management accounts
Review of year-end reporting files and year-end financial statements
Annual update of the Kerry Control Reporting System (KCRS) where internal controls are documented and reported on.
Assist with internal audits, submitting the responses to audit queries in a timely manner
Completion and filing of local statutory accounts to ensure that these are prepared in accordance with local requirements, deadlines, standards, and templates.
Review of divisional recharges
Review of balance sheet reconciliations
Review and analysis of leases (IFRS 16 impact)
Annual update of insurance questionnaire for insurance risk requirements
Provide hands-on support with the annual external audit
Assist with ad hoc tasks and ongoing projects
Leads the financial compliance activities with regards to:
Kerry transfer pricing requirements
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activities
Taxation and Custom Duties Requirements which include:
Income Tax and VAT Computations
Deferred Tax Models
SARs filing requirements and payments for income tax and VAT
Adherence to custom duties requirements for import and export transactions
Company Secretarial Duties
Funding Requirements for working capital and CAPEX projects
Cash forecasts

Role Requirements

Ad hoc travel required based on business needs

Qualifications and skills

Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA)
5-6 years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
SAP knowledge preferable
P&L Management
Astute business and commercial acumen
Experience in the improvement and standardization of processes
Knowledge of South African local statutory requirements would be beneficial – audit, direct and indirect tax

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